HABITATS: Freshwater Reservoir/Wetland

JURISDICTION: Minor Irrigation Department, Zilla Parishat

IBA CRITERIA

1. A1 (Threatened species/Vulnerable)

      • Spot billed Pelican Pelicanus philipeensis

2. A4i (≥ 1 Biogeographic populaiton)Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata

      • Garganey Anas querquedula

3. A4iii (≥ 20,000 Water birds)

PROTECTION STATUS: Under different government body

This is one of the foremost foraging site of Spot-billed Pelicans that breeds in nearby Kokkare Bellur, an IBA

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES

INDUSTRIAL WASTE: PERSISTING -Sewage of Mandya town and effluents of Sugar Mills takes the route of feeder channel

PESTICIDES IN THE RUNOFF FROM SURROUNDING FIELDS: PERSISTING

OVER-FISHING: PERSISTING

INFESTATION BY WATER HYACINTH: PERSISTING